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L17 NAO

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,146 mi
Last recorded154,146 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 NAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 154,146 miles

bit smooky blue

Pass 7 Oct 2024 151,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 151,373 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 148,522 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all side worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 143,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 143,824 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,202 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 121,200 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2018 112,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,660 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,223 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 92,220 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,599 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,179 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r drive shaft leaking grease

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,252 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 44,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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L17 NAO is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L17 NAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 NAO registered?

L17 NAO is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is L17 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 NAO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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